2005-06 Society of Physics Students Outstanding ChaptersPhi Kappa Phi Scholarship Showcase Kentucky Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting Kentucky Honors Roundtable Conference SPS Outings

2005-06 Society of Physics Students

Outstanding Chapters

Southern Connecticut State Univ.Dr. Matthew Enjalran ([email protected])

www.southernct.edu/departments/physics/Zone 1

Hosted Zone 1 SPS Regional ConferenceSPS Outreach

Mentors for New Haven Science Fair – 150+ hoursTutors at SCSU Tutorial Center: Math/PhysicsSCSU Physics Department Open House

Social EventsMovie Nights

With Mathematics Club: A Beautiful MindWith Computer Club: The Hitchhicker

Homecoming Float: “Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian on Mars”

Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.southernct.edu/departments/physics/

University of VermontDr. Dennis Clougherty ([email protected])

www.uvm.edu/~uvmspsZone 1

SPS OutreachAssisted in local High School Physics OlympicsLectures to promote Science in local High Schools

Retention and RecruitmentMovie NightsSPS Social Group and Support SystemStudents Promote SPS during Visiting Student DaysPhysics Study Room open to all students



http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmsps

Adelphi UniversityDr. Sean Bentley ([email protected])

academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/phyzone 2

SPS Social EventsFilms

Nova Special on String Theory“What the Bleep Do We Know?”

SPS End of Year BBQSigma Pi Sigma Banquet

SPS PromotionPhysics Department New Telescope

Open House funding provided by SPS Student-performed ExperimentsLab Demonstrations

Alumni Career Talks



Colgate UniversityEnrique Galvez ([email protected])

www.departments.colgate.edu/physicsZone 2

SPS Promotion & Social EventsHost Physics Club Table at “Freshman Activities Night” & “April Visit Days”Physics Weekend

“Trebuchet Day” with History Department“Rocket Day”“Physics Pub” – Physics Majors Mixer

Community Service & OutreachFundraiser “for One Heart with Africa”

Helium Balloon SaleDonate Laptop to NPO

Rocket Day: Physics in Rocketing for Grade School Students and TeachersMentoring one-on-one Hamilton Central Students during Science Fair



Ithaca CollegeMichael Rogers ([email protected])www.departments.ithaca.edu/physics

Zone 2

Outreach4 Public Observing Nights at Clinton Ford ObservatoryPhysics Demos at Ithaca Sciencenter’s Halloween NightOutreach to Teach Science at Ithaca Middle School

Teaching FacultyFunding Demonstration EquipmentDesigning Physics Circus

Activities fund SPS BanquetSPS Bowling NightSPS Poker Night

Currently creating an SPS Student Room



Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteGyorgy Korniss ([email protected])

www.rpi.edu/dept/phys/physics.htmlZone 2

Weekly SPS Chapter MeetingsGuest LecturesProfessors Update Current Research ProjectsInformational sessions on Physics GRE

Social EventsIntramural Soccer and Floor HockeyT-Shirt Desigh and sale

“Top 10 Physics Pickup Lines”“Top 10 Ways to Get Energy from a Hamster”

Outreach and SPS PromotionRPI Fall Fest/Communiversity Physics DemosNew Physics Student Phone-a-thonPizza Party for Incoming Physics MajorsRent-a-Student Day



SUNY – BrockportDr. Mohammed Z. Tahar ([email protected])

galileo.physics.brockport.edu/~sps/sps.htmlZone 2SPS Event Participation

NYS-AAPT Conference at BrockportFall & Spring Picnic with Chemistry ClubRocket Shoot Competition –Campus-wideAlumni Spaghetti Dinner

SPS MeetingsMeet the FacultySelecting a Graduate SchoolSpeakers

Electrophotography – Physics and Chemistry of Organic Photoreceptors – Dr. David S. WeissPhosphonim Based Ionic Liquids – Dr. Al Robertson



Moravian CollegeDr. Edward Roeder ([email protected])

www.moravian.eduZone 3

Social EventsSPS “Free Pizza” LecturesWelcome-back Picnic

SPS free tutoring for introductory PhysicsOutreach

Family Day Physics DemonstrationsLehigh Valley Physics Teacher Fall Demo NightPhysics Lab for Science OlympiadScience Lessons and Demo at Local City Schools

Moravian College’s “Organization of the Year Award”



http://www.moravian.edu/

Rowan UniversityZone 3

Participation in Eight Professional MeetingsCommunity Services

Visits Promoting Science at Local Public SchoolsDaily Tutoring for Math and Physics

Rowan UniversityLocal Schools

Hosted 2006 Zone MeetingActive Encouragement of Student Publication


Juniata CollegeDr. James D. Borgardt

www.juniata.edu/clubs/spsZone 3

Outstanding Chapter in Zone 4SPS Outreach

Physics Phun Night – 400 ParticipantsPennsylvania Finals of Science Olympiad

SPS EventsCotton Candy MahinceBuilding Homemade Go-KartsWeekly Physics Tutoring

SPS PromotionSPS Physics Lounge open to allSPS membership Free for Freshmen, 50% for Returning StudentsDepartmental BBQ and Pizza Party


http://www.juniata.edu/clubs/sps

Old Dominion UniversityCharles Hyde-Wright ([email protected])

www.sci.odu.edu/physicsZone 4

SPS Social EventStar Party for Viewing Mar’s Closes ApproachOld Dominion Basketball GameSPS Halloween Pumpkin DropEarth Day Open House

SPS RecruitmentStudy Lounge for Society MembersTrips to Research Facilities

Jefferson Lab (Newport News, VA)Greenbank Radio Observaroty (Greenback, WV)

Spring and Fall Organization Fair



Randolph-Macon CollegeDr. Deonna Woolard ([email protected])

www.rmc.edu/directory/academics/phys/index.aspZone 4

SPS PromotionTutoring Math and PhysicsDesignated Space in Physics Dept for SPS Members

Resource books, Computers, Desks, etc.Social and Academic Center for SPS

Junior/Senior Members buddy-up with Freshmen/Sophomores.Career Symposium



http://www.rmc.edu/directory/academics/phys/index.asp

University of RichmondDr. Cornelius Beausang ([email protected])

www.physics.richmond.eduZone 4

SPS Social ActivitiesPhysics Movie NightLiquid Nitrogen Ice CreamScavenger HuntDeconstruction Night – disassemble old electronicsHoliday Party

OutreachRichmond Physics OlympicsWomen in Science Luncheon

Physics – Biology – ChemistrySPS subgroup: Society of Female Physicists



Virginia Polytechnic & State UnivVicki Soghomonian ([email protected])

www.phys.vt.eduZone 4

Bi-weekly MeetingsSocial Events

Stargazing Camping TripSPS Hosted PicnicSPS Sponsored Coffee and Donuts – Fridays

SPS Promotion & OutreachTutoringChez Robeson

FundraiserSkits and Food

Ladies of Robeson – Recruit and Retain Women in PhysicsSPS Lounge for Graduates and Undergraduates

Membership Cohesion



http://www.phys.vt.edu/

Davidson CollegeJohn N. Yukich ([email protected])

www.davidson.eduZone 5

SPS Social EventsWeekly Student/Faculty LuncheonsDinners with Invited SpeakersSPS Spring PicnicSigma Pi Sigma InductionCommencement Open House

RecruitmentOpen House and Pizza PartyMajors Fair at Davidson CollegeWomen in Physics Dinner – Encouraging Women to Join.Increased AdvertisingPizza/Movie Parties



Univ of No. Carolina at AshevilleRandy Booker ([email protected])

www.phys.unca.eduZone 5

SPS Outreach &Social EventsSPS SuperSaturday: Physics is PhunNorth Carolina Regional Science Olympiad

Thirty TeamsThe Wright Stuff – Engineering Skills making Model Planes Circuits Lab Event – Measuring Voltage and Current

Physics at Health Adventure Science MuseumOptics and Holograms, Doppler Effect, Making FM Radios, etc.

Wednesday Nights Public Telescope ViewingsHelped Host National Conference on Undergraduate Research



http://www.phys.unca.edu/

Bowling Green State Univ.Dr. Stephen Van Hook ([email protected])

physics.bgsu.eduZone 7

SPS Social EventsFall and Spring Picnic for Physics and Astronomy Students & FacultyBG Grand Prix

Build and race ethanol-powered go-cartGo-cart “Quantum Racing”

Placed 4th in raceCar being brought to Local High Schools for Education/Recruitment EffortsGreat CamaraderieWorking on Webpage for Quantum Race Team



Denison UniversityDr. Kimberly Coplin ([email protected])

www.denison.edu/student-orgs/spsZone 7

OutreachPresentation at The Works, Children Education CenterPresentations for local 4th GradersPresentation at Children’s Learning/Discovery Center

SPS Recruitment and RetentionDepartmental Welcome Talk for 1st Year StudentsOngoing Invitations to 1st Year Students to all functions

SPS Social EventsVolleyballPhysics and Psuedo-Physics MoviesScience Holiday Party



http://www.denison.edu/student-orgs/sps

Eastern Michigan UniversityDr. Diane Jacobs ([email protected])

www.physics.emich.edu/spsZone 7

SPS EventsPhysics Meeting Challenges

Physics Balderdash – Physics TriviaFlying Bananas – Exercise in Mass and AerodynamicPhysics 500 – Trivia: Race Cars/Win Prizes History of Physics and Astronomy Bingo

SPS Social OutingsFall SPS PicnicPizza & Movie Night

OutreachLunch Time Physics Program: Silent Physicists – 10 Minutes on Important Physicists for the MassesPhysics OlympicsJell-O Prism Demonstrations



http://www.physics.emich.edu/sps

University of MichiganProfessor Greg Tarle ([email protected])

www.physics.lsa.umich.edu/SPS/Zone 7

Hosted Zone 7 Meeting Last yearSPS Chapter Meetings

Pizza & Vegetarian/Vegan AlternativesSocial Outings & Outreach

SPS Hosted Haunted Hayride and BonfireH-Bar: Members Volunteer Social Event at HomeSPS Trip to Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Physics Palooza OutreachElectromagnetism, Optics, Sound, Household Physics, etc.

Society of Women in Physics (SWIP) Outreach to 4th/5th

Grade Girls.Nitrogen Demo at University Festifall.



http://www.physics.lsa.umich.edu/SPS/

University of ToledoDr. Scott Lee ([email protected])

www.physics.utoldeo.eduZone 7

SPS Sponsored Social EventsFriday Night Movies – Pizza at the MoviesGame Nights – Video and Board GamesSpring Picnic

SPS OutreachDemos at COSI, Toledo’s Science Museum

Spooky Science – Halloween, October 29th

Dreams to Reality – To Inspire Girls, December 3rd

SPS Show – Physics Demonstrations, April 23rd

Star Parties with the Toledo Astronomical Assoc. Camp Program at Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

Participated in the National Rube Goldberg Competition in Purdue, IndianaMembers of the NASA Night Sky Network



http://www.physics.utoldeo.edu/

Austin Peay State Univ.Dr. Spencer Buckner ([email protected])

www.apsu.edu/physicsZone 8

Professional MeetingsAttended Zone 8 Meeting at Univ. of LouisvilleAttended Tennessee Assoc. of American Physics Teachers

SPS Activities/Community ServiceAdventure Science Center Community Outreach Day – Nashville

Physics and Chemistry Demonstrations for publicEgg Drop – Prizes and Open to all Students

Fastest Fall without BreakingMost Creative PackagingMost School Spirited Packaging

Pumpkin Chunkin’ – Trebuchet ContestGHOST (Good Halloween Opportunity for Safe Trick-or-Treating)Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair



http://www.apsu.edu/physics

Morehead State UniversityDr. Capp David Yess ([email protected])

www.moreheadstate.edu/physsciZone 8

Professional MeetingsAttended Zone 8 MeetingPhi Kappa Phi Scholarship ShowcaseKentucky Academy of Sciences Annual MeetingKentucky Honors Roundtable Conference

SPS OutingsTour of Fermi-Lab, ChicagoTour of Oak Ridge National Lab, KnoxvilleVisited Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

MPATE (Math, Physics, and Technical Education) outreach for K-12



http://www.moreheadstate.edu/physsci

University of LouisvilleDavid N. Brown ([email protected]

www.physics.louisville.eduZone 8

Hosted Zone 8 MeetingSPS Activities

Physics Jeopardy – Grads vs. UndergradsVote for “Physicist of the Month”

Short Presentations on Winning PhysicistDepartment Colloquium Speakers at weekly SPS Meetings

Social EventsAnnual SPS Fall & Spring CookoutsSPS Movie NightTrip to Columbus: Ohio State University, Perkings Observatory, Honda R&D Facility, COSITrip to California: SLAC, LLNL, LBNL, San Francisco Exploratorium, Golden Gate Bridge ParkFund Raisers: Car Wash, Donut Sale, SPS Grocery Store (Snacks), Physics Does It All (PDIA – Odd Jobs Done for $)



http://www.physics.louisville.edu/

University of MississippiDr. Breese Quinn ([email protected])

www.phy.olemiss.edu/SPSZone 10

Re-energized and Very-Active Chapter after Period of InactivityHost of SPS Zone MeetingNumerous Inductees to Sigma-Pi-SigmaLarge and Enthusiastic Student Participation



http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/SPS

Augustana CollegeCecilia Vogel ([email protected])

helios.augustana.edu/physicsZone 9

SPS Sponsored Events“Legacy of Einstein” – Nobel Conference at Gustavus AdolphusCollegeIowa State University

Tour of X-Ray Flow Visualization FacilityVirtual Reality Application CenterSAE Race Team ShopRobotics club

Cardboard Boat Regatta – SPS’s Heisenberg IISPS Designed Fireworks ShowPhysics Open House

Halloween Astronomy Open HouseWorld Year of Physics Open HouseAstronomy Day Open HouseFranklin is Electric Open House



Ball State UniversityDr. David Grosnick ([email protected])

www.bsu.edu/physics/Zone 9

SPS Chapter Support for Academic ProgressStudent Presentation Rehearsals

Opportunity to Encourage Constructive CriticismBuild Confidence

Weekly Meeting with Organized Agendas25-to-45 Minute Meetings

Outreach ProgramMultiple visits to Middle and High Schools

Physics : Exciting and Easy-to-Understand PresentationsNewton’s 3rd Law: Student in Cart with a CO2 tank Optics: Laser into a Bucket of Water with a Hole at its Base.

Encourage Students to pursue College and ScienceSPS Community Service: Katrina Red Cross Fund



Carthage CollegeProfessor Brian P. Schwartz ([email protected])

www.carthage.edu/dept/physics/sps_outreach/sps.htmZone 9

Professional MeetingsAttended Zone 9 Meeting – Augustana CollegeAAPT Winter Meeting – Anchorage

SPS Sponsored Social EventsFall Barbecue for New StudentsSpring Picnic for Graduating SeniorsWeekend in Chicago – Field Museum

OutreachPhysics Family Fun Nights

Celebrating Einstein’s & World Year of PhysicsLight & Electricity – Benjamin Franklin’s 300th Birthday

Math/Science CompetitionScience FairHost at Yerkes Observatory



http://www.carthage.edu/dept/physics/sps_outreach/sps.htm

Marquette UniversityDr. Andrew Kunz ([email protected])

www.marquette.edu/physicsZone 9

Host of Fall 2005 Zone MeetingSPS Programs

Tesla Coil Construction Weekly ColloquiumsDr. Eric Cornell: Bose Einstein CondensatesSigma Pi Sigma Banquet

OutreachFour “Star Parties”Trebuchet LaunchesSchool Demonstration of Tesla Coil and Bed of Nails



http://www.marquette.edu/physics

Univ. of Wisconsin - PlattevilleProfessor Jerome J. Wilson ([email protected])

www.uwplatt.edu/org/sps/Zone 9

SPS Social EventsCanoeing on the Wisconsin RiverMuseum of Science and Industry – ChicagoMontfort Wind Farm – Wind TurbinesPhysics Day at Six Flags Great America

“Rollercoasters Instead of Homework”Gravity, Momentum, Energy, Power, and Fun.

OutreachGirl Scout Science and Technology DayEngineering Expo – Engineering, Math, & PhysicsPhysics is Phantastic – Elementary School Outreach



http://www.uwplatt.edu/org/sps/

Univ. of Wisconsin - River FallsDr. Earl D. Blodgett ([email protected])

www.uwrf.edu/spsZone 9

SPS Fundraisers - Sent Members to Zone 9 and 11 MeetingsUsed Book and Bake SaleWalking Tacos (Tacos in a Bag)

Social EventsFall & Spring Physics PicnicsIce SkatingEnd-of-Semester-Christmas-Is-Almost-Here-Time-to-Have-Fun-Holiday PartyJelloscope Competition – Making a Gelatin Lens Telescope

Outreach“Einstein: A Stage Portrait” – 430 People AttendedSPS Traveling Science Show – Elementary/Middle/High Schools



Christian Brothers UniversityDr. John Varriano ([email protected])www.cbu.edu/Clubs/SPS/sps.html

Zone 10

Social EventsSunspot Viewing Session on the QuadrangleChristmas Pizza PartyBottle Rocket Competition

Longest FlightClosest to TargetRocket That Safely Lands an Egg

Solar Bag Flights on the QuadrangleOutreach

Tennessee Regional Science OlympiadSPS Supervised: Paper Airplane, Rube Goldberg Machine, & Physics High School Competition

CBU School of Sciences Charity Volleyball Match



http://www.cbu.edu/Clubs/SPS/sps.html

Rhodes CollegeDr. Brent Hoffmeister ([email protected])

physics.rhodes.eduZone 10

SPS MeetingsBi-Weekly Demos: Using a Fire Extinguisher, Bed of Nails, Bicycle-Generator, Crushing 55 Gallon Cans with Atmospheric Pressure, etc.Laser-Chess Game Tournament (Deflexion)

Social EventsDiet Coke and MentosStar Gazing NightHalloween Pumpkin Drop Solar Picnic – Cooking with Solar RaysOak Ridge Camping Trip

Microgravity Outreach – Design Experiment for NASA’s Weightless Wonder Airplane



Univ. of Louisiana – LafayetteDr. John Matese ([email protected])

physics.louisiana.edu/SPSZone 10

SPS Chapter MeetingsWeekly Meetings and SeminarsBiweekly Student/Faculty Lunches

SPS Events and OutreachFeynman Lecture Series – University OutreachTour of Louisiana Accelerator CenterScience Olympiad – Moderators and JudgesPhysicsTutoringHurricane Katrina Community Service

Adopting Hurricane Evacuees from New Orleans UniversitiesSPS Volunteers at Cajundome for Red Cross Relief Effort



Augsburg CollegeMark Engebretson ([email protected])

www.augsburg.edu/home/physicsZone 11

Participated in American Geophysical UnionEinstein’s Publication’s 100th Anniversary

CelebrationMovie: Majestic Clockwork

SPS Recruitment and RetentionMultiple Visits to General Physics ClassesFaculty Support for All SPS ActivitiesSPS Information and Membership TablePlanning Meeting Open to All MembersJoint Christmas Party with Chemistry Department



http://www.augsburg.edu/home/physics

Bemidji State UniversityDr. David A. Bahr ([email protected])

www.bemidjistate.edu/physicsZone 11

Community ServiceFinancial and Academic Support for Local High School Physics Olympiad TeamAutumn Raking for Elderly and Shut-InsKatrina Relief Potluck Fundraiser

SPS Recruitment and RetentionOngoing Invitations to Outside Individuals and Organizations to Events and DemonstrationsStudent Mentoring Relationships



http://www.bemidjistate.edu/physics

Coe CollegeSteve Feller ([email protected])

www.public.coe.edu/departments/PhysicsZone 11

Professional MeetingsZone 11 Meeting – Decorah, Iowa5th International Conference on Borate Glasses, Crystals, and Melts – Trento, ItalhyPacific Rim Meeting of American Ceramic Society – Maui, HawaiiAcoustical Society of America – Minneapolis, MNEuropean Acoustical Association – Budapest, Hungry

SPS Chapter EventsIce Cream SocialQuiz Night CompetitionFermi National Lab Tour“Coe Playground of Science” Demos – Attendance 850



http://www.public.coe.edu/departments/Physics

Gustavus Adolphus CollegeDr. Thomas Huber ([email protected])

physics.gac.eduzone 11

Participation at SPS Meetings12 Student Presentations6 Outside SpeakersAlumni Panel on Physics Careers

SPS Social EventsWeekly Social/Athletic EventSemester PicnicsEnd of Semester Parties

Outreach“Science Saturday” for 100 Grade School ChildrenSPS Judge Local High School Science Fairs



Truman State UniversityTaner Edis ([email protected])

physics.truman.eduZone 12

Great Demonstration TeamScience Olympiad for Grade SchoolsScience Night for Kirksville Grade Schools

SPS Recruitment & RetentionPizza at Every MeetingFree Tutoring: 5-Days/Week 3-Hours/DayEncourage Members to Join Demo Team

Keep in touch with Alumni via Emails



Univ. of Central OklahomaDr. Evan Lemley ([email protected])

www.physics.ucok.eduZone 12

Hosted Zone 12 Fall MeetingSPS On-Campus Events

Spaghetti Tower and Rubberband CompetitionsWeekly Chili Dog and Frito Chili Pie SalesChristmas PartyEarth Day Booth

Community Service and OutreachOmniplex Engineering Fair Demonstrations Intramural Basketball – 2nd PlaceIntramural Golf – 1st PlacePhysics/Biology/Chemistry Club Picnic



http://www.physics.ucok.edu/

Univ. of Missouri – Kansas CityMichael Kruger ([email protected])

cas.umkc.edu/physicsZone 12

OutreachVisited Seven High Schools – Physics DemosScience City Museum - every other Saturday

“Make and Take” Demonstrations: Pinhole viewers, Toy hovercrafts, Leyden jars, etc. (Suggestions Welcomed)

Unlimited Physics TutoringWebelos on Wheels – 100 Webelos Introduction to Physical PhenomenaPhysics High School Competition – Jeopardy

SPS ProjectsElectromagnetic Rail GunTesla Coil



William Jewell CollegeBlaine Baker ([email protected])www.jewell.edu/academics/major/physics

Zone 12

SPS Social EventsPizza/Movie NightSpring Banquet

SPS OutreachDemonstrations for Kids from Inner-City SchoolsAssist and Judge Science Fair Projects

Community Service Habitat for Humanity



http://www.jewell.edu/academics/major/physics

Abilene Christian UniversityDr. Rusty Towell ([email protected])

emc2.acu.edu/~schulzep/physwwwZone 13

SPS Social EventsFreshmen Rooftop Luau – Star Party & Pizza Ultimate Championship Ping Pong TournamentFriday Fiscis Fun Night – Video Games & FoodMake Your Own Pizza at Dr. Isenhower’sDead Day Cookout with Computer Science DeptTrip to Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Facility

OutreachMath, Science, Reading, and Writing Tutoring for Underprivileged Children at Fannin Elementary



Angelo State UniversityToni Sauncy ([email protected])

www.angeloedu/dept/physicsZone 13

Hosted Spring 2006 Zone MeetingSPS Social Events

Welcome Back Picnic on the PatioSPS Homecoming Participation

Brisket Cookoff ChampionScholar ContestHomecoming Carnival – SPS Hovercraft Rides & Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Sales.SPS Float – “A Genuine Wild West – The Trinity Site”

Community ServiceCan Roll Food Drive – 600 lbsPhysics Demonstrations for 1000 Students in Eight Schools



http://www.angeloedu/dept/physics

Sam Houston State UniversityDr. C. Renee James ([email protected])

ww.shsu.edu/~phy_wwwZone 13

OutreachThree-hundred 3rd & 4th Graders at Sam Houston

Planetarium Parents and ChildrenHow to Determine How Hot a Star is by ColorHow far are the other planets?

“Mars Attacks” at the Planetarium Closest Mars will be for a very long timeSpace Art ContestSlide ShowBarbecue

Weeklong Camp InventionWith U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeGrade 1 through 6Fostering Creativity,Teamwork, and Inventive Thinking

DVD for High School Physics Teachers – Promote “Coolness” of Physics



St. Mary’s UniversityOlga Lobban ([email protected])

ats.stmarytx.edu/~physics/Physics_Homepage.htmlZone 13

SPS Social EventsSPS End-of Year Party – Six Flags Fiesta TexasSmoothie Booth, Fiesta Oyster BakeThe Amazing Race

Teams in Pairs10 Strategically Positioned Stations – Complete Task at Station & Earn a Clue about Next Station.

Field Day – Outdoor Games and Barbecue.Community Service

Angel Tree Network & Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund RaisersBake Sale, Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Sale, Donut Sale, ValentineDay Rose Sale (125 Roses Sold)

Platelet Donations – 3 times during 2005/2006Christmas Party and Easter Egg Hunt for PJ’s Children’s Home



Stephen F. Austin State Univ.Mr. Ali Piran ([email protected])

www.physics.sfasu.eduZone 13

Community ServiceHigh School and Jr. High School SPS-Lead Observatory Tours and Telescope ViewingsSupport for University Shrimp Fest

SPS Recruitment and RetentionDrinks and Ice Cream at MeetingsExpenses paid to Zone MeetingsSPS Membership Drives for Entry Physics ClassesSPS Advertising at Physics Olympics and Observatory Telescope Viewing SessionsLab Instructors Encouraged to Join SPS



http://www.physics.sfasu.edu/

Texas State Univ. – San MarcosDr. David Donnelly ([email protected])

Zone 13

Active Participation in Zone MeetingsFall Zone Meeting – University of HoustonSpring Zone Meeting – Angelo State

Community ServiceSupport for Hernandez Intermediate

2nd Place at Austin Science FairFood-Raiser for Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita –2700 lbs of Food

Science Extravaganza: SPS with Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)



Utah State UniversityDavid Peak ([email protected])

www.physics.usu.eduZone 15

SPS Outings & Social EventsDupont Holographic TourCampbell Scientific TourPizza Party

OutreachUSU Physics Day – Physics BowlService Project at Bear Lake Observatory

Maintenance and Clean-up

SPS Sponsored Physics Department Yearbook – Fund Raiser



http://www.physics.usu.edu/

New Mexico Inst. of Mining and TechnologyDr. Ken Minschwaner ([email protected])

physics.nmt.eduZone 16

SPS Sponsored Social EventsPhysics Club BarbecueTrebuche Launch – Melons, Bags of Flour, etc.Physics Dept. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream PartyPumpkin Chucking ContestTrip to Trinity Site – 60th AnniversaryHurricane Katrina Fundraiser Movie Night

Outreach“Rocky Mountain Talent Search” Demos

Tesla Coil, Jacob’s Ladder, Van de Graaf Generator, Jumping Rings.Bed of Nails – Cement Block broken on SPS Member

University Lab ToursNMT Paper Airplane Contest



University of Texas – El PasoWilliam G. Durrer ([email protected])

academics.utep.edu/physicsZone 16

Community Service and OutreachComparative Study of Middle School Student Interest in Physical Sciences Along US-Mexico BorderNumerous Demonstrations In US and Mexico

US Elementary, Middle, and High SchoolsUniversidad Autonoma de Cuidad JuarezUniversity of Mexico at Ciudad JuarezUTEP Science and Engineering ExpoNature Days Summer for Elementary and High Schools



California State University – ChicoDr. David Kagan ([email protected])

www.csuchico.edu/physZone 18

Professional Meetings47th Annual Meeting APS Division of Plasma Physics2005 Sigma Xi Annual MeetingAAPT Northern California Section Fall MeetingAAPT National Winter Meeting – Anchorage

SPS Sponsored Social Gatherings and OutreachMeet the Faculty Pizza PartyFall Bash (End of Semester Party)18th Annual Pumpkin DropGirl Scouts “Making it Matter Day” – Society of Women EngineersHonors Celebration Rocket Trike LaunchNatural Sciences Softball TournamentGraduate Luncheon



http://www.csuchico.edu/phys

California State Univ. – SacramentoWilliam DeGraffenreid ([email protected])

www.csus.edu/sps/Zone 18

Hosted Zone 18 MeetingSPS Sponsored Events

New Faces ReceptionSigma Pi Sigma BanquetBowling AfternoonEnd of Year BBQWorld Year of Physics Pizza Party

OutreachWorld Year of Physics

Physics Day Booth at Great America Amusement ParkHosted Science OlympiadPizza PartyHigh School Invitational and Physics Dept Tour

College of Science Open House



http://www.csus.edu/sps

Hartnell Community CollegeDr. Jesse Cude ([email protected])

www.hartnell.cc.ca.us/physics/sps/spswebsite/index.htmlZone 18

Weekly SPS Chapter Meetings Each Club Member Explains and demonstrates Physics ConceptsGuest Speakers

Dr. Anne Metvier – Galaxy FormationVictoria Hutchins – Sixth Grader: Watching the Motion of Galilean Satellites of Jupiter with a hand-built Telescope

Field TripsStanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC)NASA Ames Research CenterNaval Post Graduate SchoolFremont Peak Observatory

Community ServiceTsunami Relief – Hartnell Donate A Dollar DayHurricane Katrina – Barbecue raised $600Annual Canned Food Drive – 500 lbs for Monterey County Food Bank



http://www.hartnell.cc.ca.us/physics/sps/spswebsite/index.html

2005-06 Society of Physics Students Outstanding ChaptersPhi Kappa Phi Scholarship Showcase Kentucky Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting Kentucky Honors Roundtable Conference SPS Outings

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